Today we take a ride on an attraction that will soon get
an incredible makeover. Disney California Adventure’s
California Screamin’. The guide map describes California
Screamin' by saying, “Zoom on this high speed coaster.” The
Thrill level of this attraction calls it a Thrill Ride with
big drops that is loud. Guests must be 48” or taller to ride
and both FastPass and a Single Rider line are available for this
ride. Before we Hurry, Hurry, Hurry to our seats, here are
five fast facts about California Screamin’ at Disney California
Adventure.

1. California Screamin’ is one of Disney
California Adventure’s opening Day attractions, beginning operation
on February 8, 2001.

2. The attraction uses linear induction motor to
launch the coaster cars up the first hill. Guests go from
zero to 55 Miles Per Hour in about four seconds at the
beginning. This is also the only attraction at Disneyland
resort that features a loop or inversion.

3. With over 6000 feet of track, California
Screamin’ is currently the third longest steel roller coaster on
the American Continents and the seventh longest steel coaster in
the world.

4. Since late 2010, the voice of the safety spell
on this attraction is provided by Neil Patrick Harris, Before
that the spiel was voiced by Dee Bradley Baker

5. California Screamin’ is set to have it’s final
ride on January 8, 2018 so that it can be retimes as the
Incredicoaster based on the Disney/Pixar Incredibles film
franchise.

So let’s take one last loop on California Screamin’ as
it is today. Along for the ride is Suzie and after we’ll
discuss our thoughts on this classic ride. This is a binaural
recording, so if you have headphones put them on now as we
experience Disney California Adventure’s California
Screamin’!

About the Podcast

Ride along on one Disney fan’s quest to ride and review every attraction at the Disney Theme Parks. Hosted by Grant Baciocco, Jim Henson Company puppeteer and creator of The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd.